Music Harmony Lessons - How to Resolve a Diminished 7th Chord - Music Composition

This music composition lesson explains the issues involved in resolving a Diminished 7th chord. After explanation about constructing a Diminished 7th, about key referencing it, and about inversions of the chord, the video explores the two notes that need particular resolution and the implications of that for voice leading and for the choice of resolution chord. More radical treatments of Diminished 7th chords are then investigated including the use of enharmonic change and the employment of chains of Diminished 7ths. ⬇️Download the files https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LpPRLi_DlG_xY2hwIgWH0vSshDHP6LAc/view?usp=sharing 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg?sub_confirmation=1 🎵 Become a Music Matters Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/join 👕 Merch store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQg/store 🕘 Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to how to resolve a diminished 7th chord 0:28 - What is a diminished 7th chord? 2:11 - Rules for resolving a diminished 7th chord 3:31 - Inversions 8:11 - Key referencing diminished 7ths 14:01 - Breaking the rules 15:44 - Enharmonic spellings to change keys 17:25 - Chords that often follow a diminished 7th 17:53 - Conclusion 🎓 Learn Music Online with Music Matters Learn music theory, aural tests, composition, sight reading, orchestration and more! Prepare and practice for music exams and diplomas with Music Matters Courses. Whether you're just getting started with learning music, or you're an experienced musician looking to expand your abilities - we have something for you in our course library. With hours of step-by-step training, our courses will truly help you elevate your musicianship skills to the next level. http://www.mmcourses.co.uk 👥 Social Media Website: http://www.mmcourses.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicMattersGB Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusicMattersGB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MusicMattersGB Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvgdUD 🔗 Affiliate Links Amazon: https://geni.us/71PKSR #MusicComposition #MusicMattersHarmony #TheAllRoundMusician